As a Head Start Lead Teacher you will sing, dance, create, explore, get messy, experiment, laugh and learn with children ages 3 to 5.Help children gain the skills and confidence they need to succeed at home, school and the community.Lead the classroom team and promote the social, emotional, physical and cognitive development of children ages 3 to 5. Encourage parent involvement in all aspects of the program.Responsible for oversight and leadership of the classroom team, including supervision of staff and responsibility for achieving and maintaining established educational thresholds of participants.We provide ongoing professional development opportunities and an excellent benefit package. Full-time, 9-month position. $14.46 to 18.97 per hour, commensurate with education.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development (classified as Head Start Lead Teacher 3).Preference given to candidates with experience teaching preschool-age children.

OR

Bachelor’s Degree in Education with an Early Childhood Education Endorsement (classified as Head Start Lead Teacher 3).Preference given to candidates with experience teaching preschool-age children.

OR

Bachelor's or advanced degree and coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education (such as the Child, Adult and Family Services Degree with Child Option at Iowa State University), with experience teaching preschool-age children(classified as Head Start Lead Teacher 2).

Will consider:

Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development (classified as Head Start Lead Teacher 1) with infant, toddler, or pre-school teaching experience.

Prefer:

Supervisory experience

NOTE:Full-time employees may be eligible for a Federal Perkins Loan forgiveness program.For more information you will need to contact the school where you received the Federal Perkins Loan.

Visithttp://www.micaonline.org/jobs for a full job description and to submit an online application, cover letter and resume. Or send, fax or email cover letter and resume to: MICA, 1001 S. 18th Ave., Marshalltown, IA50158; 641-352-5020; jobapp@micaonline.org or complete application at above address.Position open until filled.EOE

As an Early Childhood Program Lead Teacher you will sing, dance, create, explore, get messy, experiment, laugh and learn with children under 5. Help children gain the skills and confidence they need to succeed at home, school and the community. Lead the classroom team and promote the social, emotional, physical and cognitive development of children. Encourage parent involvement in all aspects of the program. This position is responsible for providing oversight and leadership to a classroom team, including supervision of staff and responsibility for achieving and maintaining established educational thresholds of participants. This position combines classroom lead teacher responsibilities with those of overall site management for a given HS/EHS facility. This position is responsible for compliance monitoring for Early Childhood Programs at the assigned worksite. Provide support, direction, and assistance as needed to assigned staff. We provide ongoing professional development opportunities and an excellent benefit package. Full-time, year-round position. $18.21 to $19.87 per hour, commensurate with education. Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

OR

Bachelor’s Degree in Education with an Early Childhood Education Endorsement

OR

Bachelor's or advanced degree and coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education (such as the Child, Adult and Family Services Degree with Child Option at Iowa State University)

Must have experience working with children 0-5 years of age

Closing Date: Until filledNOTE: Full-time employees may be eligible for a Federal Perkins Loan forgiveness program. For more information you will need to contact the school where you received the Federal Perkins Loan. Visit http://www.micaonline.org/jobs for a full job description and to submit an online application, cover letter and resume. Or send, fax or email cover letter and resume to: MICA, 1001 S. 18th Ave., Marshalltown, IA 50158; 641-352-5020; jobapp@micaonline.org or complete application at above address. Position open until filled. EOE

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